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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 810.88 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 810.88 and 189.36 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 810.88 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/810.88 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 810.88 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 153,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,550.04/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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